Finance Manager - Schlegel Urban Developments

Schlegel Villages; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate development company in Kitchener seeks a Finance Manager to oversee accounting processes and support financial operations within a hands-on team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of management experience in accounting, ideally with a CPA designation. Responsibilities include managing tenant files, financial reports, and providing guidance to the accounting staff, making this a critical role within a growing company.

Benefits

Company-matched RRSP contributions

Employee Family Assistance Program access

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting management role.
• Property management experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update policies for accounting cycle.
• Manage annual operating cost reconciliation process with tenants.
• Support the Controller with month-end and year-end procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Description

Schlegel Urban Developments

Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. is a mid-sized Kitchener based real estate development and management company. The company is recognized for it’s master planned residential subdivision projects and unique commercial developments, the most prominent being the mixed-use Williamsburg Town Centre and Wallaceton Marketplace, the Bauer Marketplace in Waterloo and the St. Jacobs Market District, home to Canada’s largest year-round indoor/outdoor farmers’ market and the new Stockyards brewery and restaurant.

A family-owned business, Schlegel Urban Developments is a hands on organization with a committed and talented team. We are looking for that right individual who is looking to combine their passion for accounting with an interest for real estate, development and property management to join our growing and highly effective accounting team.

Finance Manager

Reporting directly to the Controller, in this new role, the Finance Manager is responsible for the following:

• Develop, review and update policies and procedures for accounting cycle
• Manage tenant files and ensure lease details accurately accounted for in accordance with accounting standards
• Manage annual operating cost reconciliation process with tenants
• Review tenant ledgers to ensure charges/recoveries/deposits accurately posted
• Record routine transactions (mortgage payments, recurring journal entries, amortization etc.)
• Support the Controller with month end and year end closing procedures including balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the Controller with construction financing draws for future construction and land development projects
• Support the Controller with monthly filings and payments for EHT, HST, WSIB, Corporate tax instalments
• Review general ledger monthly for accuracy and variance from budget and investigate variances for reasonableness
• Support the Controller with annual budgeting process
• Prepare various accounting reports and analysis as required
• Support VP Leasing & Commercial Real Estate and property management staff in financial accounting matters
• Support reporting to external parties (banks, MPAC, CRA etc.)
• Provide guidance and leadership to accounts receivable/accounts payable staff
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting management role
• CPA designation considered an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Yardi products an asset, but not required, on-site training will be available
• Property management experience an asset
• Independent self-starter that enjoys a hands-on small team environment
• Excels at demonstrating attention to detail and achieving accuracy while adhering to deadlines on a consistent basis
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including tact, diplomacy and judgement to problem solve independently and in collaboration with other team members
  
  

Schedule

• Minimum 4 days in office
  
  

Salary

• $70,000 - $75,000, adjusted for experience
  
  

To apply please send resume and cover letter to: [e-mail]

We thank all interested candidates, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How Schlegel Urban Developments Supports Our Team Members

• Benefits
• Company-matched RRSP contributions
• Free & confidential access to our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
  
  

Schlegel Urban Developments is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

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